BMW’s electrical portfolio is about to develop with the addition of a first-ever iX2. Premiering tomorrow alongside the second-generation X2, the brand new zero-emission compact crossover is basically going to be an iX1 with extra pizzazz. It’ll sacrifice a number of the practicality in favor of a (subjectively) sleeker form with a coupe-like roofline giving it a mini-X6 vibe.
It’s not simply the physique form that shall be totally different as a brand new (and probably ultimate) teaser reveals the X2/iX2 can have considerably redesigned taillights in comparison with the traditional X1/iX1. The back lights seem to include a double arrow motif, pointing outwards. We are able to additionally catch a glimpse of the chunky spoiler mounted on the tailgate, whereas the earlier teaser with the M35i confirmed a quad exhaust system.
These arrow-shaped LED components are additionally seen on the entrance for the daytime working lights and switch alerts to echo an analogous gentle signature we’ve already seen on the facelifted X5 and X6 in addition to the brand new 5 Sequence / i5. It’s arduous to say whether or not the precise headlight form is any totally different than what you get on an X1/iX1, however we are able to already discover the internal design has been modified. On the iX2, there are additionally some new blue accents typical of a BMW i-badged mannequin.
Logic tells us the iX2 model being teased right here would be the xDrive30 as the one electrical X2 out there upon launch. It ought to have the identical dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration because the iX1 xDrive30 with 308 hp and 364 lb-ft (494 Nm). In that case, anticipate an analogous efficiency, which means the zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) ought to take round 5.6 seconds whereas the highest pace goes to be electronically restricted to 112 mph (180 km/h).
In some unspecified time in the future in 2024, the iX2 might get a less expensive eDrive20 with a single motor and front-wheel drive. The equal iX1 eDrive20 has 201 hp and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm), sufficient for a dash in 8.6 seconds, and a most velocity of 106 mph (170 km/h), additionally restricted from the manufacturing unit.
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